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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274.05, 378.16 and 149.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274.05, 378.16 and 149.69 is: 206.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274.05 : 378.16 = 149.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274.05/378.16 = 149.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274.05x = 378.16 × 149.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274.05x = 56,607.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,607.34/274.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.56

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